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COURSE CATALOG WINTER 2017 JAN. 17 – MAR. 10

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CONTACT

513-556-9186 www.uc.edu/ce/olli [email protected]

CONTENTS

CLASS DATES

Important News for Winter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 How to Use This Catalog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Locations & Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Registration Options & Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Classes by Category. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Classes by Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Schedule-at-a-Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Friends of OLLI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Winter Quarter 2017

Classes Offered

Each school year, OLLI offers more than 400 courses ranging from eight-week seminars to one-time presentations on a wide range of topics. Along with professors and other educators, volunteer moderators who lead each class include professionals from nearly every field and passionate hobbyists.

OLLI Membership

Anyone aged 50 or older is eligible to join OLLI and take OLLI courses. The only other prerequisite is a desire to learn. You don’t need a college degree.

Pricing & Refunds

• Quarterly membership: $80 With paid membership: • Multi-week courses: $5 • Most one-time programs: $0 No refunds under $10. Refunds after quarter begins at director’s discretion.

Scholarships

Financial assistance is available to cover the full membership fee for those who need it. We are grateful for scholarship gifts from donors to Friends of OLLI. For scholarship application information, please call 513-556-9186 or email [email protected].

Wait Lists

If a class you want is full, you may place yourself on a wait list. If a place opens in that class, the first person on the list will receive a call and have a limited time to respond before the place is offered to the next person on the list. If you do not receive a call, there is not a place for you in the class. Please do not attend classes for which you are not registered even if you are on the wait list.

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OLLI COURSE CATALOG | Winter 2017

Jan. 17 – Mar. 10

Spring Quarter 2017 Apr. 3 – May 26

Registration Restrictions

You may not register for more than one class that meets at the same time. If you send in a registration that includes two or more classes that meet simultaneously, you will be registered for only one of them.

Attendance

Although attendance is not mandatory, your presence in the courses for which you register enhances the learning experience for you and your classmates. If you attend classes for which you are not registered, you will be taking a space reserved by someone who is registered, and you may be asked to leave the classroom.

Teaching a Class

If you would like to share your expertise with the OLLI community, please consider becoming a volunteer moderator. Visit www.uc.edu/ce/olli or call 513-556-9186.

Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in OLLI courses are strictly those of the moderators and their guest speakers. Course content has not been reviewed by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Cincinnati. Consult your financial advisor before acting on any implied or actual recommendations concerning the investment of your money. Consult your doctor before following any medical, nutritional, or exercise program or advice. Cover Photos

1. M  eeting new and returning moderators at Striving for Excellence. Photo: Peter Nord 2. The New Horizons Band played for an OLLI Sampler at Adath Israel. Photo: Jim Finley 3. M  aking fall container gardens at Spring Grove Cemetery. Photo: Warren Dedich

HOW OLLI WORKS IMPORTANT NEWS FOR WINTER

REGISTRATION OPTIONS

• Online and phone registration begins Dec. 14, 9 a.m. Mailed registrations will be processed Dec. 14, 9 a.m. • OLLI no longer offers classes on UC Uptown-West Campus. New location is UC Victory Parkway Campus (VPC) in East Walnut Hills. See details below and on p. 33. • Wednesday WOWs take place at UC Victory Parkway Campus. • Winter weather policy: When UC is closed or delayed, then OLLI is closed or delayed. Some other venues may close when UC is open. Check local media. See p. 7 for details.

1. Register online at www.uc.edu/ce/olli. This is the fastest way to register. Instructions are below and online. You will know immediately if the classes you want are available.

HOW TO USE THIS CATALOG

2. Complete and mail in the registration form. Include payment by check or credit card. Your registration will be processed in order of postal cancellation date after registration opens. 3. Call the office at 513-556-9186. Have your course list and credit card information ready. Be advised that we have only one telephone line and limited staff.

Courses are listed three ways in this catalog:

ONLINE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Schedule At-A-Glance organized by location/day/time. If you are available only on a particular day of the week or interested in taking classes at only a single location, use this section printed on buff-colored paper in the center of the catalog. It is also a handy pull-out guide to keep track of the classes that interest you while you browse the catalog.

1. LOGIN. Go to www.uc.edu/ce/olli and click on Register near the top left. Click Login in the shaded box at top left. If you are a new member, follow the instructions to Create a New Account. All others, login with email address. Each person must have an account and register separately.

2. By Course Number including complete description of course content, biography of the moderator, meeting day, date or date range, time, location, and cost. 3. By Category alphabetically by course title. Begin here if you are looking for classes on a particular topic. Use the course number to find the complete course description, moderator biography, and other details.

LOCATIONS & PARKING UC Victory Parkway Campus (VPC)—2220 Victory Pkwy., 45206. Classes take place in the Administration and Classroom buildings. Passes for free parking in the lots accessed from Cypress St. distributed during first week of classes and later at OLLI office in VPC Admin 207. Adath Israel (ADI)—3201 E. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236 (Amberley). Park for free in the adjacent parking lot. Absolutely no food or drink is permitted at this facility. Llanfair Retirement Community (LRC)—1701 Llanfair Ave., 45224 (College Hill). Park for free in visitor parking. Spring Grove Cemetery (SGC)—4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232. Park for free in the adjacent lot. See page 33 for maps of each major location. The addresses of other locations are listed within the individual course descriptions.

2. SUBSCRIBE. Select your membership by clicking Subscriptions near the top of the shaded menu box. Click View Dates, Select, and Add to Shopping Cart. Skip this step if you purchased membership in advance. 3. REGISTER FOR CLASSES. From your Shopping Cart/ Pending Schedule, click Add Another Class. Use the category listings in the shaded menu box on the left. For each course, click View Dates to Select and Add to Shopping Cart. Continue to Add Another Class to your Pending Schedule in this manner. Use Remove Class and Recalculate Shopping Cart to remove errors or duplicates. 4. CHECK OUT. When your Pending Schedule is complete, scroll to the bottom of the screen to select Checkout and Complete Registration. Complete all payment information and Submit Payment. You will receive an email within minutes confirming your payment and class schedule.

TROUBLE SHOOTING! • You cannot register for courses that meet at the same time on the same day. If you want to attend a one-time class or Extra Treat that meets during one of your multiweek classes, call the office at 513-556-9186. • If registration is open and you don’t see courses listed, check that the box labeled “Term” says “Winter 2017.” You may also need to refresh your browser. • If you have questions or problems, call 513-556-9186. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

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Classes by CATEGORY ART & ART HISTORY 4312 African Art: Religion and Politics (ADI-TUE) 4013 Drawing the Line (ADITHU) 6061 Showcase with Barbara Kellar: CET Arts Channel (LRC-FRI) 5080 The Value of Art (VPCWED) COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY 3607 Getting to Know Your iPad (ADI-TUE) 4407 Secret Powers of PowerPoint (ADI-THU) CURRENT EVENTS, LAW & POLITICS

EXERCISE, HEALTH & WELLNESS 3603 Chair Yoga (Happy Body with Chairs) (ADI-TUE) 3400 Easy-Does-It Exercise (ADITUE) 3608 Ending Medical Reversal (ADI-TUE) 3512 Happy Feet, Happy Body Tune-Up (ADI-TUE) 2514 Hearing Is Believing (VPCMON) 3909 Move into Ease (ADI-THU) 4014 Tai Chi + (ADI-THU) 5081 This Really DOES Change Everything: New Technologies for Medicine (VPC-WED) 2612 Understanding Addiction and Recovery (VPC-TUE)

6060 Arson Investigation: Two Noses Are Better Than One 1602 Understanding Vipassana Meditation (VPC-TUE) (LRC-FRI) 3403 Controversial issues (ADITUE) 5083 Human Trafficking in the Tristate (VPC-WED) 2511 Learn about Legal Stuff (VPC-MON) 2510

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1305 Wellness and Disease Prevention through Nutrition (VPC-MON) 2513 You, Your Brain, and Productivity (VPC-MON)

FINANCIAL & RETIREMENT Legal Issues: What Is a Tort? PLANNING (Nope, It’s Not Edible) 4409 Applying Sound Business (VPC-MON) Practices to Your Encore Let’s Talk Current Events Career (ADI-THU) (VPC-TUE) 3410 Financial Workshop: New President, Same Your Source for Financial Crappy Budget. So Let’s Education (ADI-TUE) Talk (ADI-TUE) 3708 Integrated Wealth Race and the Police (LRCManagement (ADI-TUE) FRI) 4310 Medicare 101 (ADI-TUE) Service Dogs for Children 2004 Planning Your Second with Disabilities (VPCAdulthood (VPC-THU) MON) 3510 Retire and Re-Fire! (Live a Fulfilling Retirement) (ADITUE)

4314 Spousal Preparedness for Financial and Estate Planning (ADI-TUE) 2608 Time for Market Timing? (VPC-TUE)

2609 The Second Amendment: What Were They Thinking? (VPC-TUE)

FOREIGN LANGUAGE

5084 Thomas Jefferson: Man and Myth (VPC-WED)

1803 Beginning German Conversation (VPC-WED)

1407 Tides of War in the Pacific: Events Leading to Dec. 7, 1941 (VPC-TUE) 1902 French Conversation (VPCTHU) 2610 Tillie Pierce Alleman: Eyewitness to the Battle of 3406 Introductory Spanish, Part Gettysburg (VPC-TUE) 2 (ADI-TUE) 3408 Western Civ--Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance GARDENING & LANDSCAPE (ADI-TUE) 7104 Pruning Seminar for the 1404 Work and Society (VPCHomeowner (SGC-TUE) TUE) HISTORY & SOCIAL SCIENCE

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HOBBIES, SPORTS & OTHER

5082 1777: Saratoga—Turning Point of the Revolution (VPC-WED)

8200 Art and Hobby Workshop (OTHER-WED)

2509 The Flood of 1937 (VPCMON)

6062 Cincinnati Reds Memories (LRC-FRI)

1505 How Cincinnati Changed the World (VPC-TUE)

2614 Cincinnati’s Culinary History (VPC-TUE)

1606 History of Democracy (VPC-TUE)

3609 Keys to Safe Mature Driving in Adverse/Bad Weather (ADI-TUE)

3407 History of Immigration to Cincinnati (ADI-TUE) 4311 History of the Silver Bible (ADI-TUE) 4413 Irish Identities in American Illustrated Sheet Music, 1840–1925 (ADI-THU) 2611 Italian Themes on United States Postage Stamps (VPC-TUE) 1405 King Solomon and the Temple (VPC-TUE) 1804 Life in Georgian England (VPC-WED) 3709 Mythology with Joseph Campbell, Part 3 (ADI-TUE)

3508 Roll-Up-Sleeves/Hands-On 8401 National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Financial Planning Tour (OTHER-FRI) Workshop (ADI-TUE)

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4412 Scots of North Carolina (ADI-THU)

1701 Knitting and Crocheting (VPC-WED) 3808 Origami (Paper Folding) (ADI-THU) 3610 Paper Bead JewelryMaking Workshop (ADITUE) 3611 Researching Your Family History (ADI-TUE) 4408 The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Oil (ADI-THU)

OLLI Special Events Committee: Candas Stacey, Barbara Smith (chair), Jackie Lewis, Jacki Heller.

Two visitors from the Cincinnati Zoo: Doug Feist and a barn owl. Photo: Dick Lenz

Learning about and tasting craft beers at a FAB Friday at Llanfair Retirement Community. Photo: Bill Brandt

Touring our local public radio and television stations. Photo: Bill Brandt

Taking a break from intellectual pursuits to learn to play new board games. Waiting for a Brown Bag Lunch program to begin at Victory Parkway Campus.

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Classes by CATEGORY LITERATURE & DRAMA

PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION

3706 Banned Books, Part 2 (ADITUE)

3707 Bhagavad-Gita: The Most Renowned and Redeemable Hindu Book (ADI-TUE)

8412 Patricia Highsmith, an Unappreciated Master of Psychological Suspense (OTHER-FRI) 1406 Spies Telling Tales: British Espionage Novels from WWI to the Present (VPCTUE) 1905 Stoner: A Novel by John Williams (VPC-THU) 3903 A Twist on How Plays Can Help in Understanding Families (ADI-THU) 2301 Voices from the Heart (VPC-FRI) 3910 Where Did the Nazis Go? (ADI-THU) MUSIC 1906 Adventures in Music: Beyond the Warhorses (VPC-THU) 1501 Exploring Opera (VPC-TUE) 2003 For the Love of Music (VPC-THU)

3514 The Bible: Going Deeper (ADI-TUE)

(VPC-MON)

3907 Intermediate Fine Art Digital Photography Workshop (ADI-THU) 3703 Photography Workshop Challenges (ADI-TUE) SCIENCE, MATH & PSYCHOLOGY

4106 The Ring of the Nibelung Plus Parsifal, Part 2 (ADITHU)

4410 50 Years of Conservation along the Little Miami River (ADI-THU)

1907 Rise Up Singing Together (VPC-THU)

3904 C. G. Jung’s Red Book Study Group Series (ADITHU)

4103 Sing Karaoke (ADI-THU)

6057 There’s No Business Like Show Business (LRC-FRI)

3513 The Human Universe (ADITUE)

6056 WCPO TV: The Region’s First Digital Newsroom (LRC-FRI)

5087 It’s All Happening at the Zoo! (VPC-WED)

TRAVEL 2613 Science of History: Big 4406 Adventures of a 3409 Friedman’s Fables: A Bone Lick’s Role in Grandmother/Underwater Discussion Group (ADIChanging How We See the Filmmaker (ADI-THU) TUE) World (VPC-TUE) 2512 Bhutan: Land of Gross 5086 Islam, Muslims, and 2615 Understanding Bridges National Happiness (VPCAmerica Today (VPC-WED) (VPC-TUE) MON) 1108 Pragmatism in American SELF-IMPROVEMENT 1105 Complete Your Virtual Philosophy (VPC-MON) Passport to America’s 1705 Accept Change. Think 1304 A Secular Dharma: The National Parks (VPC-MON) Positive (VPC-WED) Buddha’s Teachings for 4307 Crown of the Continent Our Modern Age (VPC2400 Creativity and Innovation (ADI-TUE) MON) (VPC-FRI) 6059 England Inside Out (LRC6058 Good Grief (LRC-FRI) PHOTOGRAPHY FRI) 1106 Interaction Savvy for 1107 Getting off Auto: Studies 4308 Hiking the Alps at 80 (ADIBetter Living (VPC-MON) in Photographic Creativity TUE)

4009 Great Operas: Verdi (ADITHU)

3613 Schubert and Romanticism (ADI-TUE)

3809 How What You See Came to Be (ADI-THU)

4010 C. G. Jung Study/ Discussion Group (ADITHU)

3704 A Survey of Concert Music: Romanticism from 2404 Exploring Genetics (VPCFRI) Schubert to Debussy (ADITUE)

4012 Peace Education Program: The Art of Knowing Yourself (ADI-THU)

1506 Italy in Depth and European Highlights, Part 2 (VPC-TUE)

4011 Personal and Business 2005 Travel Seminar (VPC-THU) Win-Win Negotiating (ADITHU) 5085 Wild Utah: Utah’s Red Rock Wilderness (VPC-WED) 1704 Rebuilding Your Life after Loss (VPC-WED) WRITING 2305 Topics in Wisdom—“Elder 1503 Poetry Writing Workshop Tales,” Part 2 (VPC-FRI) (VPC-TUE) STAGE & SCREEN 3908 Golden Age of Broadway, Part 2 (ADI-THU)

3705 Publish! Yes, It’s Possible (ADI-TUE) 4107 Writers Workshop (ADITHU)

3807 Hooray for Hollywood, Part 9 (ADI-THU) 1605 Writing for Children (VPCTUE) 4411 Insanity of Screwball Comedy (ADI-THU) 1703 Writing from Life (VPCWED) 8216 Redial H for Hitchcock (OTHER-WED)

Find the detailed class descriptions (listed by class number) beginning on page 8. ADI—Adath Israel LRC—Llanfair Retirement Community

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SGC—Spring Grove Cemetery VPC—Victory Parkway Campus

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OTHER—all other locations

WINTER WEATHER POLICY No OLLI classes at any location when UC is closed. UC has occasionally closed for extreme cold as well as likely threat of severe weather — even when there is no snow on the ground. Also, the status may change from delay to closure in the course of a day. To find out whether UC is closed or delayed, check local media, call 513-556-3333, or go online at www.uc.edu. If UC is closed, nobody will be in the OLLI office to answer the telephone or check email. For delays, only classes that begin after UC opens will take place. Adath Israel, Llanfair Retirement Community, Spring Grove Cemetery, or other class locations may close when UC is open. In that case, OLLI classes at those locations will be cancelled. Check local media. Moderators may choose not to hold a class even when UC is open. In that case, it is up to the moderator to contact enrollees in a timely manner as well as let the office know at 513-556-9186.

Checking in for classes at Victory Parkway Campus. Photo: Peter Nord

If your class is cancelled because of weather, it is up to the class moderator whether or not to make it up. The moderator will notify the class about make-ups, which generally take place the week after regular classes end.

TEACH FOR OLLI The people who teach the courses and present the one-time programs are all volunteers. We are always looking for others to join their ranks. How about you or someone you know? People don’t get to be the right age for OLLI without having learned something interesting to share. Here are just a few ideas:

Touring WCPO. Photo: Sandy Crawfis

Making new friends at the Back-to-School Party. Photo: Peter Nord

• Come and tell us about your hobby. • Share pictures and stories from your latest trip to an exotic locale or from your favorite no-cost places to visit in Cincinnati. • Teach us to play mah-jongg, poker, or chess. • Share your knowledge of local, national, or world history. • Convene a group to talk about an enticing new book. • Teach the class you always wanted to take — or enlist someone else who is an expert. To find out more, visit the OLLI website at www.uc.edu/ce/olli and click on Teach for OLLI.

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Class descriptions by CLASS NUMBER NEW 1105 Complete Your Virtual Passport to America’s National Parks Mondays, Jan. 23 – Mar. 6, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5

America’s National Park System began with the establishment of Yellowstone Park in 1872. Pinnacles National Park was the most recent park to be established in 2013. In the interim, a few parks have come and gone. The most recent count is 59 National Parks in 27 states and two territories. This course will explore each park using a series of videos shot by the acclaimed filmmaker Dennis Burkhart. When we are done, you will have visited all 59 parks (virtually). Moderator: Mary Lou Batt is a retired P&G manager who has lived and worked all over the world but has seen very few of America’s national parks. This course is intended to inspire her to action, and she hopes you find it inspiring too. NEW 1106 Interaction Savvy for Better Living

Mondays, Jan. 23 – Mar. 6, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5 Confounding conflicts, troubled interactions, and prickly relationships — all part of daily living — can disrupt your serenity. In this fun and highly interactive, experiential class, you will delve into the nature of conflict and learn techniques for bringing greater harmony to your life. Opportunities to apply skills will be featured. Moderator: Karen Zaugg has 20+ years of conflict management experience, serving as a professional mediator and trainer in community settings and workplace and domestic relations.

1107 Getting off Auto: Studies in Photographic Creativity Mondays, Jan. 23 – Mar. 6, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 12 This is an intermediate and above workshop. You must have a good working knowledge of your DSLR camera and be using a post-production program like Lightroom or Photoshop Elements. We will explore the creativity that aperture, shutter priority, and manual modes can offer you. A series of creative exercises will be challenging and self-inspiring. Most of all, it will be fun. The weekly photographic assignments will offer you the opportunity to share your printed work with the class. Moderator: Larry Pytlinski is an award-winning amateur photographer who, since his retirement, has devoted his time to his passion for photography. He’s had several solo shows, and his pictures are currently in several local galleries.

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NEW 1108 Pragmatism in American Philosophy

Mondays, Jan. 23 – Mar. 6, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 30 Pragmatism is often called the American philosophy. We will examine the pragmatism of Charles Peirce, William James, and John Dewey. Then we can reflect on whether pragmatism still expresses American culture. Moderator: Charles Seibert, PhD, is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, UC. He has taught several other courses for OLLI. NEW 1304 A Secular Dharma: The Buddha’s Teachings

for Our Modern Age Mondays, Jan. 23 – Mar. 6, 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. (VPC) $5

We live in a secular age. Although many religions have contributed to the norms that guide our conduct, no one is dominant. Although science and technology have built our cities, homes, and tools, science provides no guidance on how to live well. In this course, we will explore the Buddha’s teachings as a Middle Way. While respecting the accomplishments of science and the moral authority of religion, the Buddha’s Dharma helps us maneuver through the conflicts and confusions of our secular world to reach a place of peace and equanimity. Moderator: Richard Blumberg has been a student of the teachings collected in the Pali Canon for the past 20 years. He has moderated a number of OLLI courses based on those teachings as well as teaching at other venues in the Cincinnati area. UPDATED 1305 Wellness and Disease Prevention through Nutrition Mondays, Jan. 23 – Mar. 6, 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. (VPC) $5

CLASS LIMIT: 30 Proper diet and daily exercise are necessary to maintain overall health. This course focuses on the benefits of proper nutrition and consistent activity to achieve wellness and to help prevent the most common, non-infectious diseases our population is plagued with: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, and neurological and other degenerative diseases. Moderator: Peachy Seiden is a registered dietitian-nutritionist with a nutrition consulting practice in Cincinnati helping people with weight loss, disease prevention, and health promotion using the principles of mind-body interaction and integrative nutrition. She also conducts weekly healthy cooking classes, yoga/tai chi/qigong classes, and workplace wellness programs in the Tristate.

CLASS NUMBER 1105-1505 UPDATED 1404 Work and Society

CLASS LIMIT: 20

NEW 1407 Tides of War in the Pacific: Events Leading to Dec. 7, 1941 Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. (VPC) $5

What does our society really believe about work? Does anyone today have a work ethic? Does hard work build character? Or is hard work for suckers? By examining film, literature, and language, we will search for answers to help understand our complex, nearly schizophrenic set of beliefs about work and its place in our lives.

The course focus is a historical consideration of events, actions, and attitudes leading to the attack on Pearl Harbor and a declaration of war between the US and the Empire of Japan. Included are political, military, and civilian insights; preparations; and shortcomings in the decades prior to the Day of Infamy.

Moderator: Marcha Hunley is former honors chairperson and professor emeritus at Cincinnati State, where she taught courses related to employment, labor, and economics.

Moderator: Bob Wilhelmy, BA and MA, American history, UC; other post-grad work at XU. He taught history and social studies to 7th – 11th graders for three years. Hope for the class is that it will stimulate questions, insights, and opinions from participants.

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Feb. 21, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. (VPC) $5

1405 King Solomon and the Temple Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. (VPC) $5 This course will cover the historical and religious impact of King Solomon. Solomon lived about 920 BCE and was the first and only King of Israel to rule over a united Israel in their Promised Land. He is acknowledged by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The course will cover his purported wisdom, the building of the Temple, the rise of Israel, international commerce, and the fall of the same. The historical background of King Solomon will be presented as well as the drama that surrounded his coronation. Moderator: Marc Leavy, CFP®, has taught and written on financial management for 20+ years. He teaches for UC’s Communiversity and is an adjunct professor for the UC College of Business. NEW 1406 Spies Telling Tales: British Espionage Novels

from WWI to the Present Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 15

This discussion class will take an in-depth look at spy fiction, a sub-genre of detective fiction. We will read five novels written by former spies that provide a view to their times, the operation of various spy agencies in Great Britain, and the kind of work the authors may personally have participated in. Selections include The 39 Steps (John Buchan), Ashenden (Somerset Maugham), Rogue Male (Geoffrey Household), From Russia With Love (Ian Fleming), Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy (John Le Carre), and At Risk (Stella Rimington). Moderator: Jennifer Manoukian taught high school and college English for 31 years before becoming a secondary curriculum director. She has been an avid consumer of detective fiction since age nine!

UPDATED 1501 Exploring Opera

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5 We will view and discuss Charles Gounod’s Faust and compare it with Mephistofele, which we viewed in the fall. We will also view Giuseppe Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra and Bela Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle, a 20th-century masterpiece. Moderator: Richard Goetz, PhD, is a retired industrial chemical research manager who has been attending opera since 1949. UPDATED 1503 Poetry Writing Workshop

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 16 Whether you are a practiced or private penner of poems, join us for an interactive writing experience. We’ll talk about themes, forms, literary devices, and favorite poems while we write and share together in a supportive atmosphere. We welcome newcomers and those who’ve taken the course before with new content each week. For the first session, bring a favorite poem by any poet and be ready to tell us what you like about it. Co-Moderators: Cate O’Hara has an MA in English from Univ. of CA, Berkeley, and has taken and taught poetry workshops for many years. Judi Morress is a published poet and member of the Monday Morning Writers Group; she plans to publish a book of her poems soon. NEW 1505 How Cincinnati Changed the World

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Feb. 21, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 25 Many residents of our region are unaware of the worldwide impact of past and present Cincinnatians. Join our exploration and discussion of how Cincinnatians influenced the world in

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Class descriptions by CLASS NUMBER areas such as media, medicine, education, consumer products, politics, and more!

1605 Writing for Children Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. (VPC) $5

Moderator: Robert Eveslage is a professor emeritus and retired biology dept. chair at Cincinnati State. He developed his interest and knowledge in Cincinnati history by being a docent for Spring Grove Cemetery and the Over the Rhine Brewery District. He also is a re-enactor of various figures from Cincinnati’s past.

CLASS LIMIT: 12

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5

There is one experience in life we’ve all had... being a child. Bring your experience to class to create a book about or for children. Freestyle creative writing on an assigned topic in class, book reviews, lectures, and guest speakers will help you create a written story of ten pages or fewer that is suitable for children aged three through early teens. Pros and cons of self-publishing and marketing tools will be discussed.

In Italy, the past is always present, so we will continue our journey learning about it and also get acquainted with its present. We’ll explore cities (starting with Rome), towns, their history and culture, along with important travel tips. Also featured will be the “Best of Europe Sites” not to be missed. Join us on this interesting and informative journey.

Moderator: Connie Trounstine was a reporter for the Kentucky Post for 29 years and is author of The Worst Christmas Ever, a chapter book for middle-grade students, and Fingerprints on the Table, a picture book about a table that has been in the White House since President Ulysses S. Grant (White House Historical Association, 2013).

NEW 1506 Italy in Depth and European Highlights, Part 2

Moderator: Gene Johnston is an American/Parisienne living in Paris and the US. She is also a designer of interiors, furniture, fashion, jewelry, and owner of retail stores and art galleries. UPDATED 1602 Understanding Vipassana Meditation

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 2:15 – 3:45 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 20

NEW 1606 History of Democracy

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. (VPC) $5 An unfinished journey. How did we get this far? A discussion of Plato’s Republic, Roman government, The Prince, and the development of the English Parliamentary system. The class can explain the US system. What is next?

This class offers an understanding about meditation practices. The emphasis will be on concepts of Vipassana (insight) Meditation. The meditation practice will be introduced stepby-step. One will learn how to slowly develop insights by close attentiveness to and experiential investigation of one’s own mind-body process. The practice was introduced by the Buddha. However, this is a non-religious class. Everyone who has an interest or wants to fulfill their curiosity is welcome.

Moderator: Doug MacCurdy has done some BBLs (Blunders of the Modern World). Expect to hear lots of versions of the truth from the entire class.

Moderator: Manit Vichitchot was a Vipassana Meditation instructor at the International Meditation Study and Retreat Center, Wat Mahadhat Yuwarachrangsarit, Bangkok, Thailand, during 2009 – 13.

Beginning, intermediate, and advance knitting and crocheting. Learn the basics, how to read patterns (it’s a new language), and tips and tricks from someone who has been teaching for about 40 years. I have taught the blind (and they have taught me).

UPDATED 1603 Let’s Talk Current Events

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 30 This course is intended to deal with the political, economic, and social events of the day. Co-Moderators: Len Harding is a semi-retired, but not at all retiring, person who has not had a traditional career and is not locked into any particular view of anything. David Kempton, AS, history and government, OU; MS, education, UC; worked for Hamilton Co. Board of Developmental Disability Services for 35 years.

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1701 Knitting and Crocheting Wednesdays, Jan. 18 – Mar. 8, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 15

Moderator: Sally Dixon Santoro has a passion for crafts and enjoys teaching others to enjoy them too.

1703 Writing from Life Wednesdays, Jan. 18 – Mar. 8, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 20 Try free-fall writing with others and see what happens! Be changed and inspired by your fellow writers as we share our writing every week. No rules. No criticism. No net. Moderator: Tracy Connor is a writer/improviser/actress. She has a strong background in theatre and writing. She produces Tongue & Groove/Cincinnati, a literary salon that happens in Clifton.

CLASS NUMBER 1506-1905 NEW 1704 Rebuilding Your Life after Loss

Wednesdays, Jan. 18 – Mar. 8, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 12 There are few experiences in life with the ability to shake your faith in yourself, the world, and everything you thought you knew to be true like losing a spouse or life partner. You suddenly become a “me” instead of a “we,” experiencing emotions like sadness, loneliness, anger, grief, and an anxious uncertainty about what the future now holds. While this is potentially the most painful time of your life, you can create something beautiful and meaningful out of this experience. This course supports you to do that. Moderator: Carrie Doubts is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in supporting people through life transitions. As the founder of Life’s Next Chapter Coaching, she works with men and women who have lost a spouse/partner to reconnect with their heart, reclaim their power, and realign with their purpose to create their life’s next chapter. UPDATED 1705 Accept Change. Think Positive

Wednesdays, Jan. 18 – Mar. 8, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $5 Each person travels a unique and extraordinary journey. Some days seem bad. Some days are blissfully perfect. All days are filled with change. Join us as we examine the importance of liking ourselves and putting our “problems” into proper perspective. Professional analysis is not on our agenda. However, we shall share some insights that may help each of us feel more secure as we travel this ever-changing journey. Moderator: Nancy Schpatz, JD, George Washington Univ. Law School. She is a member of the OLLI Curriculum Committee and its Striving for Excellence subcommittee.

1803 Beginning German Conversation Wednesdays, Jan. 18 – Mar. 8, 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 20 A variety of authentic communicative activities for the student of German to function in real-life situations. Focus is on everyday situations: giving biographical information, making telephone calls, telling time, ordering in a restaurant, describing the family, packing a suitcase, going shopping, giving directions, and the like. Introduction of structural elements of German (grammar). With limited time, we hope to complete the first two or three chapters of Deutsch: Schritt für Schritt (2nd ed., 1993) by Elke Godfrey.

faculty, Univ. of MD, Heidelberg, Germany. Retired from US military and US civil service.

1804 Life in Georgian England Wednesdays, Jan. 18 – Mar. 8, 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. (VPC) $5 This course follows the previous course on Stuart England. It will cover the Georgian period from 1714 to 1830 and will include a historical perspective with insights as to how life was lived during that time. Great social, political, and geographical changes took place during the Georgian period, and these themes will be presented and explored. The course is designed for all comers and should suit those particularly interested in the history of England. Moderator: Keith Marriott, MEd, teacher and principal in international schools, and now retired professor of education, has a love of travel, people, and lifelong learning. UPDATED 1902 French Conversation

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 15 Take this opportunity to improve your speaking skills and brush up on the structural components of one of the most beautiful languages of the world by applying them in a systematic conversational format. Some basic knowledge of French is required, because this course is conducted primarily in French. Moderator: Gloria Giannestras attended only French-speaking schools until college. She holds a BA from the College of William and Mary in French and Spanish. NEW 1905 Stoner: A Novel by John Williams

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 10 This almost-unheard-of novel is a masterpiece of literary art. Published in 1965 to accolades of praise from the realm of literature with no popular response, it was republished in 2003 by New York Review of Books and became an international bestseller — this so-very-American story. A depiction of the quiet life of a college professor who responds to the vagaries of his life with an integrity that is informing and heroic. A heartwringing story. Please read the first two chapters. Moderator: Robert Shanklin, OLLI moderator since 2010, always on literary fiction or poetry, one of the loves of his life. He has moderated many classes on the writer Flannery O’Connor who has served as his training ground.

Moderator: Dieter Kohler was born and raised in Germany. Undergraduate and graduate study in business administration, German, political science, public administration, and international relations. Taught German for 15 years; adjunct

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Class descriptions by CLASS NUMBER UPDATED 1906 Adventures in Music: Beyond the Warhorses Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. (VPC) $5

CLASS LIMIT: 30 Discover lesser-known but worthwhile music — even masterpieces! — in many genres by famous and obscure composers (some performing their own music, all the way back to Brahms and Grieg), from the Renaissance to the present, using DVDs, CDs, and YouTube, with commentary, anecdotes, and discussion. Vocal and keyboard music will be emphasized and chosen without regard to current fashion or even taboo social/political contexts. Moderator: Walter E. Langsam, a lifelong and enthusiastic music lover and collector, was educated at Miami and Yale universities, taught at UC and elsewhere, and published in art and architectural history. Maintaining a major interest and participation in (mostly) classical music, with comprehensive and eclectic tastes, he has sung in choirs and played virtually the entire Western classical keyboard repertory. NEW 1907 Rise Up Singing Together

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. (VPC) $5 Join us to sing together with a guitar accompaniment. We’ll all pick songs from the Rise Up Singing book. We will sing all genres. We’ll also offer info about area opportunities to participate in other sing-alongs, song circles, choruses, and song gatherings. Co-Moderators: Robin Roland and Janice Alvarado are passionate about building community through song. Robin has a lifetime of experience leading songs with his beautiful voice and guitar. Janice has sung in choruses since grade school and even competed in the World Choir Games. UPDATED 2003 For the Love of Music

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5 “Listening to great music has always affected my entire being. This course will continue to share the wonder of great music and how it enriches our lives. There will be different composers and some of my performing colleagues to add to the mix,” says Dick Waller. The counterpoint between the moderators — gentle, retired CSO principal clarinetist (1960 – 94) Dick Waller and the guru of things musical and operatic Charles Parsons — sparks interest, love, and loyalty. Co-Moderators: Dick Waller, artistic director, Linton Chamber Music Series, 1976 – 2009; and Charles Parsons, retired librarian, UC College of Law; author; lecturer, UC CCM; honorary PhD, Univ. of Wales, Lampeter.

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UPDATED 2004 Planning Your Second Adulthood

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 12 This course is designed to help those of you who are trying to find an “interesting new life” after leaving your primary career and/or raising your children. This course is designed to help those of you interested in continuing to earn income (full-time or part-time), volunteering, or both. We will do an assessment of your interests and skills and then determine possible opportunities for you. We will also explore other aspects of your continuing life and provide information helpful to you. You will leave with a plan for your future. Moderator: Kent Friel, MBA, UC, owned a career services business for many years. Currently, a Certified Mentor with SCORE, assisting those who are looking to start a business. UPDATED 2005 Travel Seminar

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5 This course will focus on travel tips, how to find the best prices, and information on “hot” destinations. Learn about car rentals, travel insurance, European rail travel, etc. Moderator: David Yockey, AB, MEd, MA, DS, retired as a department head at Milford HS and has worked as an independent travel consultant with Provident Travel for the past 27 years. He has traveled extensively.

2301 Voices from the Heart Fridays, Jan. 20 – Mar. 10, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5 Participants will share something each week with the class. It can be their own stories, poetry, prose. Make a short speech. Get on your soapbox about a pet peeve. Tell your favorite jokes. Suggestions or assignments will be provided as necessary. Have fun, share some laughs, participate. Moderator: Rick Stein is a former teacher who reads and writes prose and poetry, loves speeches, loves all kinds of movies and theater, has a few pet peeves, and secretly wishes to be either an actor or famous writer. NEW 2305 Topics in Wisdom — ”Elder Tales,” Part 2

Fridays, Jan. 20 – Mar. 10, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 25 This class is a continuing exploration into wisdom and aging. Each term, we examine wisdom from different perspectives. This session we’ll look again at wisdom through elder tales — fairytales featuring older protagonists. Elder tales present an alternative to the dominant heroic perspective and unrealistic “happily ever after.” According to psychiatrist Allan

CLASS NUMBER 1906-2512 Chinen, elder tales offer “a new image of maturity, centered around wisdom, self-knowledge, and transcendence.” Although this is the second part of a class first offered last term, it presents new material and is open to everyone.

NEW 2508 Service Dogs for Children with Disabilities

Monday, Jan. 23, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0

2400 Creativity and Innovation Fridays, Jan. 20 – Mar. 10, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $5

Learn about how children with disabilities can be offered an alternative intervention using service dogs. 4 Paws for Ability is a nonprofit that provides service dogs for children with disabilities such as those on the autism spectrum, seizure disorders, ADHD, FASD, and cerebral palsy as well as for veterans with PTSD. The function of 4 Paws for Ability is to breed, raise, train, and provide service dogs for children with disabilities. The socializing/fostering of service dogs is a unique and valuable experience where everyone involved benefits.

CLASS LIMIT: 20

Moderator: Ralph Brueggemann

Moderator: Rick Warm has a PhD in leadership and change from Antioch Univ. and is director of the Center for Wisdom in Leadership, a newly founded research and educational organization based in Cincinnati.

The purpose of the course is to learn new ways to ignite imaginations, discover creative insights, and explore opportunities for meaningful innovation. Amidst exponential change, our communities need new ways to solve a growing list of perplexing, tenacious, and complex problems. The course focuses on building an understanding of the essential competencies to broaden each person’s imagination, creativity, and innovation. The course is based on developing the competencies: attitudes, skills, and knowledge that can unlock each person’s talent through practical exercises. Moderator: Ralph Brueggemann, MBA, MEd, is an adjunct professor at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business, UC. He has experience in independent consulting as well as in national and international corporations developing commercial technology products. UPDATED 2404 Exploring Genetics

Fridays, Jan. 20 – Mar. 10, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 20

NEW 2509 The Flood of 1937

Monday, Jan. 30, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0 This year marks the 80th anniversary of the flood that impacted the Ohio Valley. Cincinnatians helped each other through “hell and high water.” Moderator: Deb Price NEW 2510 Legal Issues: What Is a Tort? (Nope, It’s Not

Edible) Monday, Feb. 6, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0

We will discuss some aspects of the law of torts, which is personal injury law involving damage to your person, property, emotions, or reputation. Moderator: Marianna Bettman NEW 2511 Learn about Legal Stuff

This lecture series will provide a basic overview of human genetics and delve into hot topics in the genetic field. Topics will include genetic counseling and genetic education, family history taking, the process of doing direct to consumer ancestry testing, and the genetics of common diseases and cancer. The ethics and psychosocial implications of genetic testing will also be discussed.

Monday, Feb. 13, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0

Moderator: Cecilia Rajakaruna, MS, LGC is a certified Genetic Counselor for the Division of Human Genetics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She provides genetic counseling services in NBS/Metabolic Diseases, General Genetics, and Neurometabolic Clinic. She previously worked at the Univ. of Louisville in general genetics, focusing her attention on newborn screening and metabolic genetics.

Moderator: Marianna Bettman

Cruel and unusual punishment. Interactive discussion of recent Ohio Supreme Court case, State v. Broom, in which the state tried but failed to execute Romell Broom. He argued that it would be an Eighth Amendment violation to try to execute him again. Class will watch parts of the oral argument and discuss this case.

NEW 2512 Bhutan: Land of Gross National Happiness

Monday, Feb. 20, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0 Nestled in the Himalayas between China and India, Bhutan is an ancient kingdom of dzongs, Buddhist temples, and stupas. Take a step back in time and get introduced to the curious and intriguing culture of Bhutan. Moderator: Nancy Herbert

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Class descriptions by CLASS NUMBER NEW 2513 You, Your Brain, and Productivity

Monday, Feb. 27, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0

when she was a girl. She will explain the atmosphere of the town prior to the battle, how she and others survived, and the work that needed to be done in the aftermath.

This presentation will examine how the brain functions in order to be productive — at work or at home. Through the lens of neuroscience and productivity, I will review how the brain functions and brain health. Some strategies will be discussed to maximize your brain and productivity.

Moderator: Arleen Donikowski

Moderator: Patricia Faust

Learn aspects of Italian American history through images on postage stamps.

NEW 2514 Hearing Is Believing

Monday, Mar. 6, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0 Examines how treating hearing loss will reduce the chances of contracting both life threatening and debilitating diseases and make the rest of your life the best of your life. Moderaotor: Ed Bower NEW 2608 Time for Market Timing?

2611 Italian Themes on United States Postage Stamps Tuesday, Feb. 7, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0

Moderator: Gerardo Perrotta NEW 2612 Understanding Addiction and Recovery

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0 Hear from three experts with years of experience helping people with addiction and their families. Topics: the addicted brain; the differences among use, abuse, and dependency; why it is so difficult to stop; and how people get well.

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0

Co-Moderators: Mike Shryock, Mary Anne Curtiss, Ken Bordwell

Most investment advisors are opposed to market timing. It is derided or dismissed. What is it, how does it work, and why is it opposed? The heart of market timing is technical analysis. The program will define and give an overview of the little-used methods of trend lines, inverse investments, short selling, support and resistance levels, and price targets. It will whet the appetite for more or put an issue to rest.

2613 Science of History: Big Bone Lick’s Role in Changing How We See the World Tuesday, Feb. 21, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0

Moderator: Marc Leavy NEW 2609 The Second Amendment: What Were They

Thinking? Tuesday, Jan. 24, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0

A contextual review of social, political, technological, and geographical conditions in 1790 provides some insight into what sorts of developments the framers may have considered when drafting the amendment and the historical contexts that guided their thinking. I will speculate on what they might have anticipated in weapons development and comment on the judicial originalist view of the Constitution. No guns permitted in class! Moderator: Len Harding NEW 2610 Tillie Pierce Alleman: Eyewitness to the Battle

of Gettysburg Tuesday, Jan. 31, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0

There is so much written about the Battle of Gettysburg, but have you ever heard what happened to the townspeople? Step back in time with Tillie as she recalls those tragic months in 1863

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As the birthplace of American vertebrate paleontology, Big Bone Lick, KY, is steeped in historical and scientific significance. Famous figures who played a role in its discovery were Benjamin Franklin, Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and Georges Cuvier. The bones of extinct Pleistocene megafauna that were collected there have resided in the Natural History Museum in France, the East Room of the White House, Monticello, and the Natural Academy of Sciences in Philadelphia. Their study resulted in the development of new concepts such as extinction, climate change, and evolution. Moderator: Brenda Hunda NEW 2614 Cincinnati’s Culinary History

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0 Who was Ann Holiday? Why do we eat goetta? Why do we have 3-ways, 4-ways...? Our city is rich in culinary traditions that are unique to Cincinnati. We’ll take a tasty romp through our 200 years plus of gastronomic hits and misses. Moderator: Deb Price NEW 2615 Understanding Bridges

Tuesday, Mar. 7, 12:45 – 2 p.m. (VPC) $0 Bridges: we drive, ride, and walk across them all the time — some folks are even afraid of them. They span creeks,

CLASS NUMBER 2513-3410 rivers, railroads, highways, lakes, inlets, and bays. Why are there so many different kinds, what are they, and how do they work? What do engineers consider when they design them? Why do they occasionally fail? This presentation will briefly and in layman’s terms answer these questions and explain the various types of bridges and a bit of their history. Moderator: Dick Lenz

3400 Easy-Does-It Exercise Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 9:20 – 10:10 a.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 32 Enjoy a wide variety of moving, stretching, and toning (sitting in a chair or standing), plus balance, posture, breathing — and a smile! No floor exercises; no routines to learn. Music makes the time fly. Before you begin any exercise program, get your doctor’s advice. NOTE that this 50-minute-long class starts at 9:20 a.m.. Moderator: Linda Kegg taught yoga and “Move to Music” classes for 30 years at Blue Ash YMCA, Blue Ash Recreation Center, etc.

3403 Controversial issues Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 9 – 10:15 a.m. (ADI) $5 The topics will be selected by the class, and Mr. Levy will enter the discussion on the side that seems to have the least support. There will be no DVD lectures. This should be a lot of fun! Moderator: Ed Levy describes himself as a professional hasbeen who enjoys teasing people. He was a businessman and professor. He also writes editorials in a suburban newspaper. NEW 3406 Introductory Spanish, Part 2

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 9 – 10:15 a.m. (ADI) $5 A continuation of the Spanish I course taught in the fall session. Instruction will continue to be in English. The course will develop an additional 100 words and 30 phrases. The course will introduce past and future tenses, comparisons, more irregular verbs, more pronouns, and more practice. Co-Moderators: Leo Ennis is a native speaker who grew up in Mexico. She has been teaching Spanish to former OLLI students for several years. Rick Marra is a student of Leo’s and has taught English to Spanish speakers. UPDATED 3407 History of Immigration to Cincinnati

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 9 – 10:15 a.m. (ADI) $5 The course traces the journey of different ethnic groups to their settlements in Cincinnati. Members of the group are invited to participate and share their family stories.

Moderator: Josephine Gately, born and educated in England, has child-welfare experience in England and Canada. After completing graduate studies at Smith College, she immigrated to the US. From her own experience and those of others, she has delved into the lives of immigrants to Cincinnati. NEW 3408 Western Civ — Late Middle Ages and the

Renaissance Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 9 – 10:15 a.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 26

This literature and history course concludes our study of the Middle Ages and overviews important aspects of the Renaissance. Weekly we’ll read and discuss literature selections (tentatively Benedict, Maimonides, Aquinas, Dante, Chaucer, Boccaccio, Petrarch, Machiavelli, and others). Further, we’ll explore background historical and cultural events shaping the period. If interested, please acquire a copy of Karl Thompson’s Classics of Western Thought: Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation, fourth edition, 1988, and read chaps. 1,3, 4, and 5 for the first class. Co-Moderators: Dean Moore — precollege and college educator, three degrees, OU and UC; Kathy Baker — precollege history and Chinese cooking teacher, BA and BS, UC; Bettye Beaumont, BA, classics, Univ. of TN, MBA, Univ. of NC. NEW 3409 Friedman’s Fables: A Discussion Group

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 9 – 10:15 a.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 12 Rabbis’ parables, including Jesus’, were always meant to stand alone. This allowed them to raise many questions and to speak on many levels. The late Rabbi Edwin H. Friedman wrote a collection of modern-day parables called Friedman’s Fables. Like Jesus’ stories, they are provocative, whimsical, and unexpected. Each week, we’ll listen to a few of these parables and talk about the questions they raise in life for each of us. Moderator: The Rev. Canon Wesley Hinton is a retired Episcopal priest. He served locally at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Terrace Park, and at Christ Church Cathedral. NEW 3410 Financial Workshop: Your Source for Financial Education Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Feb. 7, 9 – 10:15 a.m. (ADI) $5

This educational course is designed to help individuals learn more about investment terms and topics. Moderator: Timothy J. Payne is a financial advisor with Edward Jones. His primary goal is to help individual investors and business owners develop an investment strategy geared toward their unique, long-term goals. Whether you need to save for a

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3508 Roll-Up-Sleeves/Hands-On Financial Planning Workshop Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 10:25 – 11:40 a.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 25 Ready to exchange ideas and discuss the elements of a good financial plan? Whether you are a novice or an expert,, there is much to discuss regarding today’s financial landscape. Class content is designed to help you evaluate your own plan and look at issues in a new light. We will also review what it takes to be an informed financial consumer. Moderator: Bob Carrol is a long-time OLLI moderator on financial topics. As a licensed CPA and CFP, he brings a practical perspective and real-life examples to the discussion. When not helping clients or moderating at OLLI, Bob enjoys playing music as a drummer in the band More Cowbell. UPDATED 3510 Retire and Re-Fire! (Live a Fulfilling

Retirement) Tuesdays, Feb. 7 – 21, 10:25 – 11:40 a.m. (ADI) $5

In this retirement workshop, we will examine ALL aspects of what it takes to live a creative and fulfilling retirement: physical and mental health, financial security, family and social connections, emotional and psychological wellbeing, and self-actualization. Hands-on activities will focus primarily on identifying the personal concerns and opportunities that arise for all of us as we enter into the retirement phase of our lives. This is an opportunity to explore what you really want to do with the rest of your life. Moderator: Mark Hogan, CWM, CSA, is a principal and senior wealth advisor at Madison Wealth Mgmt. in Cincinnati. For 35+ years, he has helped clients successfully develop their unique financial plan for retirement and implement a successful investment strategy to support it. He also counsels on the nonfinancial aspects of retirement, which typically receive much less attention by retirees.

clothing, consider removing your shoes, and bring a yoga mat or bath towel. Moderator: Pam Jacobson has an enthusiastic lifelong passion for health, wellness, and movement. For 30+ years, she has practiced and taught a variety of movement modalities including yoga, tai chi, dance, fitness, and weight training. She has a special interest in the feet as our foundation as they relate to total body health. NEW 3513 The Human Universe

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 10:25 – 11:40 a.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 27 Do you ever look into the sky and wonder? In this course, we’ll focus on questions humans ask when looking and answer the questions through readings of a noted scientist. Some basic questions to be discussed include those related to where we are in the cosmos, whether we are alone, who we are, why we are here, and what our future holds.. If interested, please acquire a copy of Brian Cox’s book The Human Universe (William Collins, 2014) and read pp. 5 – 32 for the first class. Co-Moderators: Gilbert Minson, BS and DDS, OSU; Dean Moore, precollege and college educator, three degrees from OU and UC. NEW 3514 The Bible: Going Deeper

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 10:25 – 11:40 a.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 25 This course provides a fresh introductory overview of effective bible study, establishing proper context for the Christian sacred text. Questions addressed will be: When was the text written? Why was it written? What is the structure of the literature? How about the languages and cultures of the times when it was written? And, most importantly, how does the ancient biblical text instruct postmodern life? Bring a copy of the bible or receive a free copy from the moderator. Moderator: Jeba Moses is lead pastor of the Clifton SeventhDay Adventist Church. He holds a doctorate in theology, with secondary emphasis in health education.

3512 Happy Feet, Happy Body Tune-Up Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 10:25 – 11:40 a.m. (ADI) $5

3603 Chair Yoga (Happy Body with Chairs) Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5

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CLASS LIMIT: 30

We will explore a variety of friendly movements to awaken, restore, lengthen, and strengthen our unique and amazing bodies. Each session will include a whole-body movement series, a movement education component, and relaxation/ meditation. Mobilizing our feet will be included as an aid to total wellbeing. All are welcome. Please wear comfortable

We will explore a wide variety of body-friendly restorative movements to activate, align, lengthen, and strengthen our unique and amazing bodies while sitting in a chair. Each session will include a whole-body movement series, a movement education component, ending with relaxation/meditation. All are welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing and consider removing your shoes.

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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE VICTORY PARKWAY CAMPUS MONDAY 11 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. ($5) Complete Your Virtual Passport to America’s National Parks 1105 M. L. Batt Interaction Savvy for Better Living 1106 K. Zaugg Getting off Auto: Studies in Photographic Creativity 1107 L. Pytlinski Pragmatism in American Philosophy 1108 C. Seibert MONDAY 2:15 - 3:30 P.M. ($5) A Secular Dharma: The Buddha’s Teachings for Our Modern Age 1304 R. Blumberg Wellness and Disease Prevention through Nutrition 1305 P. Seiden TUESDAY 9:30 – 10:45 A.M. ($5) Work and Society 1404 M. Hunley King Solomon and the Temple 1405 M. Leavy Spies Telling Tales: British Espionage Novels from WWI to the Present 1406 J. Manoukia Tides of War in the Pacific: Events Leading to Dec. 7, 1941 1407 B. Wilhelmy TUESDAY 11 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. ($5) Exploring Opera 1501 R. Goetz Poetry Writing Workshop 1503 C. O’Hara, J. Morress

How Cincinnati Changed the World 1505 R. Eveslage Italy in Depth and European Highlights, Part 2 1506 G. Johnston TUESDAY 2:15 - 3:30 P.M. ($5) Understanding Vipassana Meditation 1602 M. Vichitchot Let’s Talk Current Events 1603 L. Harding, D. Kempton

Rise Up Singing Together 1907 R. Roland, J. Alvarado THURSDAY 11 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. ($5) For the Love of Music 2003 D. Waller, C. Parsons Planning Your Second Adulthood 2004 K. Friel Travel Seminar 2005 D. Yockey

FRIDAY 11 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. ($5) Voices from the Heart 2301 R. Stein Topics in Wisdom — “Elder Tales,” Part 2 2305 R. Warm FRIDAY 12:45 - 2 P.M. ($5) Creativity and Innovation 2400 R. Brueggemann Exploring Genetics 2404 C. Rajakaruna

Writing for Children 1605 C. Trounstine History of Democracy 1606 D. MacCurdy WEDNESDAY 12:45 - 2 P.M. ($5) Knitting and Crocheting 1701 S. Dixon Santoro Writing from Life 1703 T. Connor Rebuilding Your Life after Loss 1704 C. Doubts Accept Change. Think Positive 1705 N. Schpatz WEDNESDAY 2:15 - 3:30 P.M. ($5) Beginning German Conversation 1803 D. Kohler Life in Georgian England 1804 K. Marriott THURSDAY 9:30 – 10:45 A.M. ($5) French Conversation 1902 G. Giannestras Stoner: A Novel by John Williams 1905 R. Shanklin Adventures in Music: Beyond the Warhorses 1906 W. E. Langsam

BROWN BAG LUNCHES VICTORY PARKWAY CAMPUS Bring a lunch. MONDAYS 12:45 – 2 P.M. ($0) Jan. 23: Service Dogs for Children with Disabilities 2508 R. Brueggemann Jan. 30: The Flood of 1937 2509 D. Price Feb. 6: Legal Issues: What Is a Tort? (Nope, It’s Not Edible) 2510 M. Bettman Feb. 13: Learn about Legal Stuff 2511 M. Bettman

TUESDAYS 12:45 – 2 P.M. ($0) Jan. 17: Time for Market Timing? 2608 M. Leavy Jan. 24: The Second Amendment: What Were They Thinking? 2609 L. Harding Jan. 31: Tillie Pierce Alleman: Eyewitness to the Battle of Gettysburg 2610 A. Donikowski Feb. 7: Italian Themes on United States Postage Stamps 2611 G. Perrotta

Feb. 14: Understanding Addiction and Recovery Feb. 20: Bhutan: Land of Gross 2612 M. Shryock, M. A. Curtiss, K. Bordwell National Happiness 2512 N. Herbert Feb. 21: Science of History: Big Feb. 27: You, Your Brain, and Productivity 2513 P. Faust

Bone Lick’s Role in Changing How We See the World 2613 B. Hunda

Mar. 6: Hearing Is Believing 2514 E. Bower

Feb. 28: Cincinnati’s Culinary History 2614 D. Price Mar. 7: Understanding Bridges 2615 D. Lenz

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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE ADATH ISRAEL No food/drink allowed. TUESDAY 9 – 10:15 A.M. ($5)

The Bible: Going Deeper 3514 J. Moses TUESDAY 1:25 – 2:40 P.M. ($5)

Easy - Does - It Exercise 3400 L. Kegg

Chair Yoga (Happy Body with Chairs) 3603 P. Jacobson

Controversial issues 3403 E. Levy

Getting to Know Your iPad 3607 B. Gatti

Introductory Spanish, Part 2 3406 L. Ennis, R. Marra

Ending Medical Reversal 3608 J. Mitchell, K. Hobler

History of Immigration to Cincinnati 3407 J. Gately

Keys to Safe Mature Driving in Adverse/Bad Weather 3609 W. Neary

Western Civ — Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance 3408 D. Moore, K. Baker, B. Beaumont

Paper Bead Jewelry - Making Workshop 3610 G. Severyn

Friedman’s Fables: A Discussion Group 3409 W. Hinton Financial Workshop: Your Source for Financial Education 3410 T. Payne TUESDAY 10:25 – 11:40 A.M. ($5) Roll - Up - Sleeves/Hands - On Financial Planning Workshop 3508 B. Carroll Retire and Re - Fire! (Live a Fulfilling Retirement) 3510 M. Hogan

Researching Your Family History 3611 K. Womer New President, Same Crappy Budget. So Let’s Talk 3612 S. Womer Schubert and Romanticism 3613 H. Arden TUESDAY 2:50 – 4:05 P.M. ($5) Photography Workshop Challenges 3703 H. Todd, B. Clemens - Walatka

Happy Feet, Happy Body Tune - Up 3512 P. Jacobson

A Survey of Concert Music: Romanticism from Schubert to Debussy 3704 Rafael de Acha

The Human Universe 3513 G. Minson, D. Moore

Publish! Yes, It’s Possible 3705 J. Fredette

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Banned Books, Part 2 3706 D. Price, C. Miller

THURSDAY 1:25 – 2:40 P.M. ($5)

Bhagavad - Gita: The Most Renowned and Redeemable Hindu Book 3707 K. Sreekrishna

Great Operas: Verdi 4009 R. de Acha

Integrated Wealth Management 3708 T. Bentley Mythology with Joseph Campbell, Part 3 3709 J. Slouffman THURSDAY 9 – 10:15 A.M. ($5)

C. G. Jung Study/Discussion Group 4010 S. Moore, J. Murray, T. Flautt Personal and Business Win - Win Negotiating 4011 D. Rhoad Peace Education Program: The Art of Knowing Yourself 4012 J. and L. Sivitz

Hooray for Hollywood, Part 9 3807 D. Iden

Drawing the Line 4013 M. Stein

Origami (Paper Folding) 3808 L. Kegg

Tai Chi + 4014 L. Murray THURSDAY 2:50 – 4:05 P.M. ($5)

How What You See Came to Be 3809 R. Longshore THURSDAY 10:25 – 11:40 A.M. ($5)

Sing Karaoke 4103 G. King, B. Meyer

A Twist on How Plays Can Help in Understanding Families 3903 D. Zook, J. Metz

The Ring of the Nibelung Plus Parsifal. Part 2 4106 J. Slouffman, C. Bretz

C. G. Jung’s Red Book Study Group Series 3904 J. Slouffman

Writers Workshop 4107 R. Stein

Intermediate Fine Art Digital Photography Workshop 3907 M. Foster Golden Age of Broadway, Part 2 3908 D. Iden Move into Ease 3909 K. Zaugg Where Did the Nazis Go? 3910 B. Solomon

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE OLLI SAMPLERS ADATH ISRAEL No food/drink allowed. TUESDAYS 12 – 1:15 P.M. ($0)

THURSDAYS 12 – 1:15 P.M. ($0) Jan. 19: Adventures of a Grandmother/Underwater Filmmaker 4406 M. A. Pedoto

Jan. 17: Crown of the Continent Jan. 26: Secret Powers of 4307 B. Deitzer PowerPoint 4407 J. Dieman Jan. 24: Hiking the Alps at 80 4308 G. and P. Seifert Feb. 2: The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Oil Feb. 7: Medicare 101 4408 R. Deitzer 4310 J. Wallace Feb. 9: Applying Sound Feb. 14: History of the Silver Business Practices to Your Bible Encore Career 4311 G. and P. Seifert 4409 R. Wendel Feb. 21: African Art: Religion Feb. 16: 50 Years of and Politics Conservation along the Little 4312 W. Hommel Miami River Mar. 7: Spousal Preparedness 4410 E. Partee for Financial and Estate Feb. 23: Insanity of Screwball Planning Comedy 4314 M. Marmer 4411 D. Iden

Mar. 2: Scots of North Carolina 4412 C. and J. Margolis Mar. 9: Irish Identities in American Illustrated Sheet Music, 1840 – 1925 4413 T. Leininger - Miller

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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE WEDNESDAY WOWS! VICTORY PARKWAY CAMPUS 9:30 A.M. – 12 P.M. ($0)

FAB FRIDAYS! LLANFAIR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 9:30 A.M. – 12 P.M. ($0)

Jan. 18: The Value of Art 5080 S. Hollingsworth

Jan. 20: WCPO TV: The Region’s First Digital Newsroom 6056 M. Canan

Jan. 25: This Really DOES Change Everything: New Technologies for Medicine 5081 J. Morrow

Jan. 27: There’s No Business Like Show Business 6057 D. L. Meyers, T. Perrino

Feb. 1: 1777: Saratoga — Turning Point of the Revolution Feb. 3: Good Grief 5082 S. Appel 6058 M. Shryock Feb. 8: Human Trafficking in the Tristate 5083 M. DeJonckheere Feb.15: Thomas Jefferson: Man and Myth 5084 D. Price

Feb. 10: England Inside Out 6059 K. Marriott Feb. 17: Arson Investigation: Two Noses Are Better Than One 6060 S. Claytor

Feb. 24: Showcase with Feb. 22: Wild Utah: Utah’s Red Barbara Kellar: CET Arts Rock Wilderness Channel 5085 C. Daughenbaugh 6061 B. Kellar Mar. 1: Islam, Muslims, and America Today 5086 K. Dabdoub

Mar. 3: Cincinnati Reds Memories 6062 G. Rhodes

Mar. 8: It’s All Happening at the Zoo! 5087 M. Dulaney

Mar. 10: Race and the Police 6063 H. Rahtz

OTHER LOCATIONS TUESDAY Spring Grove Cemetery 9:30 – 11 a.m. ($0) Mar. 7: Pruning Seminar for the Homeowner 7104 Horticultural Staff WEDNESDAY Maple Knoll Village 1 – 3 p.m. ($5) Art and Hobby Workshop 8200 G. King Chesterwood Village 1 – 4 p.m. ($5) Redial H for Hitchcock 8216 D. Iden FRIDAY NURFC 1 – 4 p.m. (Pay fee at door) Jan. 20: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Tour 8401 J. Berten Joseph - Beth Booksellers 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. ($5) Patricia Highsmith, an Unappreciated Master of Psychological Suspense 8412 J. Bossert Enjoying the Victory Parkway Café between classes.

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CLASS NUMBER 3508-3612 Moderator: Pam Jacobson has an enthusiastic lifelong passion for health, wellness, and movement. For 30+ years, she has practiced and taught a variety of movement modalities including yoga, tai chi, dance, fitness, and weight training. She has a special interest in the feet as our foundation as they relate to total body health. UPDATED 3607 Getting to Know Your iPad

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 1:25 – 3:30 p.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 12 This course is designed for the beginning iPad user. You will learn how to manage your device using settings, how to take and edit photos and screen shots, how to download apps, how to access a variety of reading materials, and many other tricks of the Pad, including apps that make life so much more fun and interesting. Bring your device fully charged! Moderator: Brenda Gatti is a former elementary school teacher and devoted OLLI volunteer. She is enthused about sharing with you a device she originally thought maybe had only one or two uses. Now she can’t imagine living through a day without it. NEW 3608 Ending Medical Reversal

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5 Medical reversal occurs when a standard-of-care treatment is found to be no better than a prior treatment or actually causes harm. Over a ten year period, 40% of new medical treatments were found to be ineffective or harmful. We will read and discuss Ending Medical Reversal by Vinayak Prasad and Adam Cifu. Excellent writing and organization make this huge and complex topic understandable, and many examples make it memorable. The two physician/authors offer suggestions to avoid such dangers in the future. Bring the book to class to begin the discussion. Co-Moderators: Jill Mitchell (moderator of Become the Boss of your iPhone classes) and Kirt Hobler, MS, MD, retired general surgeon. NEW 3609 Keys to Safe Mature Driving in Adverse/

Bad Weather Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 50

The keys to driving never change, but the weather does. Let’s see how they affect space, speed, sight, and signaling. Let’s identify weather conditions and the differences dawn, dusk, nighttime, rain, and fog can have on our ability to see, much less drive, safely — safety being the GOLD KEY. Moderator: Walt Neary, during his 18+ years in driver education/ training, has been certified for educating, evaluating, and

training adults, juveniles, seniors, and the disabled. He has gained firsthand experience and enriched it with continuing education. He’s a valuable source of driving knowledge, evaluation, and training and enjoys speaking and fielding your questions.

3610 Paper Bead Jewelry-Making Workshop Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 13 In this course, participants will learn to make paper beads using a simple tool: a bead roller. After making a collection of paper beads, the fundamentals of jewelry making will be taught, so that each person can make their own jewelry. Basic materials will be provided to enable each participant to complete earrings, a bracelet, and a necklace during the course. Participants are welcome to bring additional materials they might like to incorporate into their jewelry. No prior artistic experience is required. Moderator: Grace Severyn is a member of the Kennedy Heights Arts Center Collective and sells paper bead jewelry in its gift shop. She has taught paper bead making to teens at the public library and has volunteered to lead biweekly paper bead jewelry workshops at a nursing home. UPDATED 3611 Researching Your Family History

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 35 Learn the basics of finding your ancestors, where they lived and died, whom they married and the children they had, whether they fought in wars, etc. We will discuss how to get started and how to document and organize your findings. We will look at resources: census and other government records, newspapers, wills, land records, and more. You will learn how to access websites and discover the thrill of seeing your ancestor’s name on old records. This class is for beginning genealogists as well as those with some experience. Moderator: Kathy Womer is a member of the Hamilton Co. Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society and has been researching her own and her husband’s families for 10+ years. NEW 3612 New President, Same Crappy Budget.

So Let’s Talk Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5

It’s called the President’s budget, but it is anything but. We’ll review the 2015 budget, look at the process, and take a swing at some solutions. There will be handouts and crying towels, white of course. This will be an interactive course. Moderator: Shannon Womer is retired from the City of Cincinnati Health Dept. with 25+ years of experience working with

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Class descriptions by CLASS NUMBER budgets, grants, and programs. He has moderated three other classes related to the federal budget. UPDATED 3613 Schubert and Romanticism

at Writer Digest Books, has written and edited long and short works for decades. Currently, she “encourages” memoir writers. NEW 3706 Banned Books, Part 2

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 2:50 – 4:05 p.m. (ADI) $5

In his short life, Schubert’s music evolved from Classical to Romantic. This course explores his relation to Romanticism, especially through his new understanding of the relation of music to our emotions. We also touch on Romantic art and poetry. There will be several in-class recitals. No formal musical training is necessary, only a sense of adventure and a love of beautiful music.

We are at it again! Reading and discussing books that have been banned for a variety of reasons. We will start with The Kite Runner by K. Hosseini.

Moderator: Heather Arden is a retired French professor, enthusiastic amateur pianist, and fan of Schubert’s music. She is working on a book on Schubert.

3703 Photography Workshop Challenges Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 2:50 – 4:05 p.m. (ADI) $5 In this workshop, the moderators serve as facilitators and coaches. Participants will share their work, and all will participate in gentle discussion. Each week, we will have a challenge assignment of six photos to share. The workshop is designed for participants who have previously completed a photography course, have a basic working knowledge of their camera, and want to engage at the next level. Co-Moderators: Howard Todd is a professor at UC and lifelong photographer. Bernadette Clemens-Walatka is an award winning photographer. NEW 3704 A Survey of Concert Music: Romanticism from

Schubert to Debussy Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 2:50 – 4:05 p.m. (ADI) $5

An eight-week survey of music for the concert stage. Moderator: Rafael de Acha. With his teaching for OLLI, his blog (www.RafaelMusicNotes.com), and his concert series (www. MusicForAllSeasonsCincinnati.com), he continues to devote his energies to all things artistic. NEW 3705 Publish! Yes, It’s Possible

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 2:50 – 4:05 p.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 15 Together we’ll explore current local, national, online markets/ publications for your short fiction and nonfiction — articles, personal essays, short stories, etc. — and learn to write queries. Bring your unpublished written work and/or target your piece to special publications as we discuss. Moderator: Jean Fredette, former acquisitions and markets editor

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Co-Moderators: Deb Price is a retired teacher who loves reading, gardening, and cooking, not necessarily in that order. Caryl Miller retired from 44 years of teaching. She loves to read and does calligraphy. She has led reading seminars for special needs students. UPDATED 3707 Bhagavad-Gita: The Most Renowned and

Redeemable Hindu Book Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 2:50 – 4:05 p.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 30

Bhagavad-Gita is the sermon of Lord Krishna as charioteer to warrior Arjuna at the Mahabharata war, 3136 BCE, that was fought to settle a royal family dispute in ancient India. Krishna’s advice to Arjuna is a timeless classic anyone can benefit from. It is also a window to India’s spiritual heritage. Krishna is the Hindu equivalent of Jehovah, David, Solomon, Zarathushtra, Jesus, Muhammad, and Martin Luther. This is the first Hindu book to reach America as found in the words of Emerson and Thoreau. I will present new insights and will also introduce three versions of translation that I co-authored. Moderator: Koti Sreekrishna, PhD, biochemistry, is a senior scientist in the Global Biotechnology division at P&G. His interests include philosophy, interreligious dialogue, public speaking, and studying the Hindu scriptures. He has translated the Purusha Suktam, a Hindu creation theme, co-authored Bhagavad-Gita translation (new, easy, and complete) and Srishti (Songs of Creation from the Vedas). He had memorized Bhagavad-Gita by age nine. UPDATED 3708 Integrated Wealth Management

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 2:50 – 4:05 p.m. (ADI) $5 This course will demonstrate that all pieces of wealth management (financial planning, taxes, investments, and estate planning) are integrated and should be viewed as one relationship rather than separately. Too often, families view them in silos without coordination. Learn about the steps you can take to integrate them and about other personal-finance areas that can increase the efficiency and effectiveness of your assets and the plans to achieve the goals you define. Moderator: Tom Bentley is a principal at Truepoint Wealth Counsel, a fee-only wealth management firm.

CLASS NUMBER 3613-3907 NEW 3709 Mythology with Joseph Campbell, Part 3

Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Mar. 7, 2:50 – 4:05 p.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 35 Eight classes studying mythology through viewing a set of lectures by Joseph Campbell. Moderator: Jim Slouffman has been an artist and educator for 40+ years. He received his BFA from Wright State Univ. in 1972 and MFA from UC in 1976. He is a member of the Greater Cincinnati Friends of Jung. NEW 3807 Hooray for Hollywood, Part 9

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 9 – 10:15 a.m. (ADI) $5 We will continue our journey through Hollywood musicals and other movie music of the mid-1950s. Highlighted movies include Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Brigadoon, Love Me or Leave Me, Daddy Long Legs, and Kismet. Using film clips and music, we will discuss the significance of these movies and highlight performers such as Howard Keel, Doris Day, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, and Leslie Caron. Moderator: Doug Iden is a big fan of movies and theatrical musicals with an extensive collection of films and original Broadway scores. He has taught classes on Broadway and film at OLLI for several years.

3808 Origami (Paper Folding) Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 2, 9 – 10:15 a.m. (ADI) $5 + materials fee CLASS LIMIT: 12 In this seven-week session, you will become a “master” at making Basket with Handle, 4x6 Photo Frame, Snapping Critter, Rabbit, Husky Pup, Kissing Lips, Penguin, Sampan, Sailboat, Open Box, and Stylized Heart. All materials are provided. In the first class, moderator will collect a $3 FEE, which covers all seven classes. Moderator: Linda Kegg learned origami from books. She wants to make it easier — and a lot more fun — for you. UPDATED 3809 How What You See Came to Be

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 9 – 10:15 a.m. (ADI) $5 We will answer questions such as: What was the Big Bang? Do your grandchildren call you a quark or a Lepton? How are stars made? What happens to stars when they get as old as us? How far away is that star? What is dark matter? What is dark energy? What is a neutron star? Do continents really move? Where do rocks come from? What holds rocks together? Where are volcanoes? Why are they there? Why aren’t they here? What is rain?

Moderator: Richard Longshore is a medical doctor with an interest in what we see around us and how it got there. This course is designed to tell you that. He is NOT a geologist, nor is he an astronomer. This is NOT a geology course. UPDATED 3903 A Twist on How Plays Can Help in

Understanding Families Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Feb. 23, 10:25 – 11:40 a.m. (ADI) $5

The twist is we will all be moderators due to our passion for plays and studying issues pertaining to families. We will be reading three plays: Jitney by August Wilson (1/19, 1/26), Beau Jest by James Sherman (2/2, 2/9), and The Marriage of Bette and Boo by Christopher Durang (2/16, 2/23). Discussion themes will include parenting, siblings, gender roles, love/hate, trust, and generational issues. We will be a fun and interactive class. Having read each play by its scheduled dates enriches discussions and participation. Co-Moderators: Debbie Zook was a teacher for 25+ years and now enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, traveling, and reading. Julie Metz was in the pharmaceutical/ business area for 20+ years. She has been an active volunteer at various arts organizations as well as ushering in the Cincinnati area. NEW 3904 C. G. Jung’s Red Book Study Group Series

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 10:25 – 11:40 a.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 15 Eight classes studying the text and artwork of Jung’s Liber Novus: Red Book. This study group is a series that moves forward through the Red Book each term. Students can join the group at any time and fit right in. Moderator: Jim Slouffman has been an artist and educator for 40+ years. He received his BFA from Wright State Univ. in 1972 and MFA from UC in 1976. He taught at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, NKU, and UC Evening College prior to starting a lengthy tenure at a small private art college. UPDATED 3907 Intermediate Fine Art Digital

Photography Workshop Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 10:25 – 11:40 a.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 14 This intermediate-level workshop will help those of you with a basic understanding of photography and a desire to learn more at the next skill level. You will learn to train your eyes to find artistic photo opportunities and to make choices, thus turning what you see into photos you can show as works of art. This is not a technology class. We are learning to see differently with a camera as a tool. Weekly assignments are combined with

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Class descriptions by CLASS NUMBER sharing results to advance your knowledge and abilities beyond the basic level. Moderator: Muriel Foster is an award-winning photographer whose fine art photographs are in corporate and private collections. Her exhibition experience includes major regional competitions, national shows, and four solo shows. She is a published writer and photographer with a studio and gallery at the Loveland Artist Studios on Main where she teaches private classes. NEW 3908 Golden Age of Broadway, Part 2

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 10:25 – 11:40 a.m. (ADI) $5 We will continue our journey through the Golden Age of Broadway with shows from the mid-1940s including South Pacific, Finian’s Rainbow, Lost in the Stars, and Guys and Dolls. Our emphasis will be on composers and lyricists such as Rodgers and Hammerstein, Kurt Weill, and Frank Loesser, but we will also feature performers, directors, and playwrights. Moderator: Doug Iden is a big fan of movies and theatrical musicals with an extensive collection of films and original Broadway scores. He has taught classes on Broadway and film at OLLI for several years.

3909 Move into Ease Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 10:25 – 11:25 a.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 28 A touch of yoga, some energizing movement, a time for relaxation, soulful stretching, and pumping life into each cell. This ONE-HOUR class oils your joints and breathes ease into your bones, like giving yourself a massage. Wear comfortable, loose clothing and bring a mat or towel on which to lie. Expect to feel rejuvenated! Moderator: Karen Zaugg brings a lifetime of dance training, yoga, and a variety of bodywork experiences to welcome you to exercise and a sense of wellbeing. NEW 3910 Where Did the Nazis Go?

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9 (no class Feb. 9 and 16), 10:25 – 11:40 a.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 15 Two books will be used. The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult is a fictional tale that will be discussed during the first three sessions. During the second three weeks, we read and discuss the nonfiction book The Nazi Next Door by Eric Lichtblau, the “shocking story of how America became one of world’s safest havens for Nazis.” For the first class, read to p. 148 in The Storyteller. Moderator: Barbara Solomon has been in the field of education for 40+ years. Among her favorite topics to teach are novels.

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NEW 4009 Great Operas: Verdi

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5 Jan. 10 — Aida, Jan. 17 — Rigoletto, Jan. 24 — La Traviata, Jan. 31 — Otello, Feb. 7 — Un ballo in maschera, Feb. 14 — Simon Boccanegra, Feb. 21 — Nabucco, Feb. 28 — Don Carlo. Moderator: Rafael de Acha. With his teaching for OLLI, his blog (www.RafaelMusicNotes.com), and his concert series (www. MusicForAllSeasonsCincinnati.com), he continues to devote his energies to all things artistic. UPDATED 4010 C. G. Jung Study/Discussion Group

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5 Carl Jung developed a vast work concerning self-knowledge, personal development, art, culture, and spirituality. The class will start by reviewing basic concepts of Jungian psychology. Then participants will have the opportunity to learn in greater depth the part of Jung’s teaching that has special interest for them by researching and presenting a topic for class discussion. The moderators will suggest resources to help your journey of discovery. Co-Moderators: Sally Moore, coordinator of Greater Cincinnati Friends of Jung and retired director of Research Services, Convergys, Inc.; Joan Murray, occupational therapist and chemical dependency counselor; Tom Flautt, PhD, retired P&G executive, involved in organizational development, executive coaching, and personality research.

4011 Personal and Business Win-Win Negotiating Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5 This class will cover the principles and practices involved in successfully negotiating to reach win-win agreements. It will address personal situations as well as business-related ones, from purchasing a car to reaching agreement on a board or committee. Handouts will be provided, and guest speakers will offer their perspectives. Moderator: Donald Rhoad, 30 years of management experience in purchasing and supply management at P&G, Bethesda Hospitals, LensCrafters, and Jacobs Engineering. For five years, he served as a SCORE business counselor, providing guidance to small-business owners. He brings extensive experience in purchasing, contract negotiation, and business leadership. UPDATED 4012 Peace Education Program: The Art of

Knowing Yourself Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5

The purpose of this media-based, educational program created by the Prem Rawat Foundation is to help participants explore the possibility of personal peace and discover inner

CLASS NUMBER 3908-4307 resources — tools for living such as inner strength, choice, appreciation, and hope. These workshops focus on a selection of core themes from the addresses of International Ambassador of Peace Prem Rawat. Each session includes several video segments, time for reflection, and accompanying reading materials. This course is about self-discovery with secular content, a workbook, and no tests. Co-Moderators: James and Llee Sivitz, husband and wife, are local volunteers who have been trained by the Prem Rawat Foundation to facilitate this course. It is an ongoing offering at the Cancer Support Community in Cincinnati and also at the Warren and Lebanon Correctional Institutions.

4013 Drawing the Line Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 10 No experience required. Bring your sketch pad, pencil, and eraser to the first class and learn to draw designs suitable for stained glass, appliqué, quilt making, china painting, coloring pages, and more. We will learn how to draw and color a variety of clean line designs featuring trees, dragonflies, flowers, and more. Moderator: Mari Stein is the author of 48 stained-glass pattern books sold worldwide. She is a self-taught artist who has always been in love with line and color.

4014 Tai Chi + Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 1:25 – 2:40 p.m. (ADI) $5 We will expand our qigong repertoire and learn some basic tai chi partner sticking-hands patterns. Our short form will be supplemented with optional, moderately difficult elements, meditation, and focus on internal organs and energy flow to increase self awareness and relaxation while heightening the body’s immune response. Moderator: Larry Murray is an instructor of tai chi and qigong with Tai Chi Healthways and a senior instructor for Master Wang, I-Chih, PhD.

4103 Sing Karaoke Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 2:50 – 4:05 p.m. (ADI) $5 You love to sing but have never tried karaoke? You want to learn or are a real pro? Come join Glenn and Bill for a musical afternoon of fun. We have a large list of songs to choose from, and who wouldn’t enjoy singing with the accompaniment of a big band? We will encourage you to share your voice, but if you would rather listen, we can always use an audience.

organizations, and school reunions on a volunteer serviceproject basis. NEW 4106 The Ring of the Nibelung Plus Parsifal, Part 2

Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 2:50 – 4:05 p.m. (ADI) $5 This quarter we continue our study of Wagner’s Ring of the Nibelung plus Parsifal, which we began in the fall. In addition to watching and listening to DVDs and CDs of various productions, this quarter we will study Greek drama as it relates to the structure of the Ring. Attendance at the fall quarter is NOT a prerequisite to your participation this quarter. Even if you know nothing of this masterpiece, Jim and Charlie will get you up to speed! Co-Moderators: Jim Slouffman, BFA, Wright State Univ., MFA, UC, has been an artist and educator for 40+ years. He now devotes most of his time to the two arts organizations he founded. Charles Bretz has attended operas throughout the US. His love of the art form began as a teenager when he was introduced to opera at the Cincinnati Zoo.

4107 Writers Workshop Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 9, 2:50 – 4:05 p.m. (ADI) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 12 The best way to improve your writing is to write and then get feedback. Each week we will write a short piece, read it, and receive a response from the group. Poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction are all welcome. Writers’ prompts and a short discussion on writing topics will be provided. Moderator: Rick Stein has taught English, edited several literary magazines, and been a member of various writing groups through the years. He is offering this course to spend time with others who love to write. NEW 4307 Crown of the Continent

Tuesday, Jan. 17, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0 Glacier National Park became part of the Waterton-Glacier International Park in 1932, joined in spirit and name but administered by the US and Canada. The Going-to-the-Sun Road is recognized as one of the most beautiful drives in the world, one of the most difficult to drive, and an annual challenge to snowplow. We’ll talk about the history and beauty of this special place. Moderator: Bill Deitzer

Co-Moderators: Glenn King and Bill Meyer have been singing with The Martinaires for several years and enjoy taking karaoke musical entertainment to retirement communities,

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Tuesday, Jan. 24, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0 Gudrun and Peter continue their hike “back to Nice.” Recent segments range from the Dolomites to Lago Maggiore. Slides, mountains, valleys, trails, hostels, fun. And, where we hike the other 11 months of the year. Co-Moderators: Gudrun and Peter Seifert

NEW 4406 Adventures of a Grandmother/ Underwater Filmmaker Thursday, Jan. 19, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0

A 30-minute film shot, produced, and edited by Mary Anne Pedoto, who travels the world filming incredible marine life. A question-and-answer session followed by a brief talk on the state of our ocean environment. Moderator: Mary Anne Pedoto

4310 Medicare 101 Tuesday, Feb. 7, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0 A purely educational overview of how Medicare works and the basic options that are available through private companies. Moderator: Jonathan Wallace NEW 4311 History of the Silver Bible

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0 The Bible of the Goths, the translation by Ulfilas, the magnificent manuscript, and how it survived the millennia to the present. A historic action thriller. Slides, story, geography, and the thousand-year sleep. Co-Moderators: Gudrun and Peter Seifert NEW 4312 African Art: Religion and Politics

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0 An introduction to the functions of African art in relation to religion and politics. Masks and figures will be discussed in relation to symbolism and function. Spiritual connections, family lineage, and leadership prestige are some of the topics to be covered. Moderator: William Hommel

4314 Spousal Preparedness for Financial and Estate Planning Tuesday, Mar. 7, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0 This 60-minute presentation is informative and will encourage spouses (generally over age 50) at all levels of wealth and education to be informed as to the personal implications of the couple’s financial and estate-planning arrangements resulting from the death of the first spouse. Rather than educating the audience about financial-planning principles or estate-planning techniques or laws, my goal is to encourage a commitment by each spouse to actively participate in the creation (and revisions) of these arrangements and to be prepared for the death of the first spouse. Moderator: Mel Marmer

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NEW 4407 Secret Powers of PowerPoint

Thursday, Jan. 26, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0 How would you like to design presentations so engaging that your audience tunes out everything but you? This program presents tips and tricks to do exactly that. If you design PowerPoint or Keynote presentations, this class is for you. Moderator: Janet Dieman NEW 4408 The Squeaky Wheel Gets the Oil

Thursday, Feb. 2, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0 Do you get frustrated with the lack of customer service and non-responsiveness when you have an issue with a business? Through trial and error, Rosemary has learned how to get a positive response and outcome as a consumer. She’ll talk about what she has learned from her successes and failures. Bring your consumer issue with you, and we’ll see how we can get positive results. Moderator: Rosemary Deitzer NEW 4409 Applying Sound Business Practices to Your

Encore Career Thursday, Feb. 9, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0

In Cincinnati, 85 SCORE business mentors offer free counseling to businesses in all stages of development. We can help you get started and succeed. Moderator: Richard Wendel NEW 4410 50 Years of Conservation along the Little Miami River Thursday, Feb. 16, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0

Since 1967, a local river conservation organization named Little Miami Conservancy has spearheaded successful efforts to restore and protect the Little Miami National Wild and Scenic River that flows through five counties and 12 communities in southwest Ohio. Efforts have focused on riverfront forest protection, water quality improvements, and quiet public

CLASS NUMBER 4308-5082 recreation. LMC Executive Director Eric B. Partee will recount this successful effort and the challenges ahead.

5080 The Value of Art Wednesday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (VPC) $0

Moderator: Eric Partee

The New York Times and Wall Street Journal question who gets to call a piece of work “art” and why some art sells for such high prices. We will take an all-inclusive look at the economic, societal, and essential values of art and why it is important in our lives. Bonus! Bring your checkbooks! We will auction a replica of Edvard Munch’s The Scream, proceeds to benefit OLLI! (The original sold for $120 million.)

NEW 4411 Insanity of Screwball Comedy

Thursday, Feb. 23, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0 Screwball comedy arose in the mid-1930s as a counter to self-imposed Hollywood censorship. Using innuendo, double entendre, sly looks, and verbal slapstick, directors and screenwriters attempted to circumvent the “odious” Hays Code. The result was a series of movies called screwball comedies that sustained or resuscitated some actors’ careers, including Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, and Irene Dunne. Through film clips and discussion, we’ll explore the genre with movies including Bringing Up Baby, Arsenic and Old Lace, His Girl Friday, My Favorite Wife, and Nothing Sacred. Moderator: Doug Iden NEW 4412 Scots of North Carolina

Thursday, Mar. 2, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0 North Carolina has more citizens of Scottish ancestry than any other state or country. When and why did they come, and how did they contribute to the culture of North Carolina? Jennifer Margolis, who grew up in England, has visited Scotland many times and lived in North Carolina for nine years, Charles grew up in a region of North Carolina settled by Scots before the American Revolution. They both visited Scotland recently in search of Flora MacDonald and Bonnie Prince Charlie. What was their North Carolina connection? Co-Moderators: Charles and Jennifer Margolis NEW 4413 Irish Identities in American Illustrated Sheet

Music, 1840 – 1925 Thursday, Mar. 9, 12 – 1:15 p.m. (ADI) $0

“The Wearing of the Green” is a multimedia presentation based on the sheet music collection at the Public Library. Enhanced by YouTube performances of selected songs, the seven themes we’ll explore are the Irish Emigrant and Shaughraun, the Irish Immigrant and the Wearing of the Green, the Sweet Girls of Erin, the Irish and Irish Americans in World War I, Irish-Indian and Hiberno-Hawaiian Love Affairs, Comic Novelty Songs, and Longing for the Dear Old Emerald Isle. Moderaotor: Theresa Leininger-Miller

Moderator: Sam Hollingsworth is a graduate of UC, College of DAAP, with studies at the Art Academy of Cincinnati. He is an exhibiting artist represented by Agora Gallery in NYC and Marta Hewett Gallery in Cincinnati. He has taught art appreciation classes at OLLI for eight years. NEW 5081 This Really DOES Change Everything: New

Technologies for Medicine Wednesday, Jan. 25, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (VPC) $0

Recent technological developments have made possible a revolution in future medicine. Most noteworthy is CRISPR/ Cas-9, a genetic device that for the first time allows a gene to be accurately inserted into the genome. Fast, easily available commercially as kits, simple to apply, these new technologies can provide treatments for a host of vexing illnesses. Soon treatments for cancer, communicable diseases, and the nervous system may be available. We examine how this will happen and what the consequences will be for society as well as how environmental issues can be solved. Moderator: John Morrow is a molecular biologist and president of Newport Biotechnology Consultants. He obtained his PhD from the Univ. of WA and did post-doctoral studies in Italy at the Università degli Studi di Pavia. He has been employed at several universities as a faculty member, including Texas Tech and KS Univ., and has also worked in the private sector. NEW 5082 1777: Saratoga — Turning Point of the Revolution Wednesday, Feb. 1, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (VPC) $0

By the end of 1776, the British control New York and New Jersey. In spring 1777, General Burgoyne marches south from Canada to split New England from the other colonies. We will follow his campaign as it pits the Continental Army against the British and Hessians and where local militias battle Loyalists and Indians; and will see how Burgoyne’s humiliating surrender at Saratoga convinces the French to aid America. Moderator: Stephen Appel, AB, MBA, Univ. of Chicago; retired VP, May Department Stores and Federated Department Stores; chairman emeritus of OLLI at UC.

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Class descriptions by CLASS NUMBER 5083 Human Trafficking in the Tristate Wednesday, Feb. 8, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (VPC) $0 Every day, vulnerable human beings are treated as commodities around the world and right here in Greater Cincinnati. Scores of women, men, and children from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds are victims. The common thread of human traffickers is their willingness to exploit human beings for profit in areas such as factory work, sporting events, restaurants, construction, agricultural fields, hotels, spas, and even private residences. Learn the facts about human trafficking and viable solutions to this growing threat to human dignity. Moderator: Sister Mary Marcel DeJonckheere has been a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati for 56 years. She is a member of the Sisters’ Committee against Human Trafficking and End Slavery Cincinnati. She works outreach on the streets of our city to address this issue. NEW 5084 Thomas Jefferson: Man and Myth

Wednesday, Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (VPC) $0 Thomas Jefferson, our third President and a great leader of our young nation, was the author of the Declaration of Independence, architect, and diplomat — but also a slave owner. Look at the dichotomy of Jefferson’s life to understand the man and the myth. Moderator: Deb Price taught at UC in vocational education and for Wilmington College at a prison. She has been a swim instructor for 46 years, loves reading, and is a master gardener. NEW 5085 Wild Utah: Utah’s Red Rock Wilderness

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (VPC) $0 America’s red rock wilderness draws pilgrims from around the world. It is the largest network of undesignated wilderness lands remaining in the lower 48 states. The program includes “Wild Utah,” a multi-media slideshow. This 15-minute journey through red rock splendor, narrated by Robert Redford, invigorates and motivates viewers to participate in the movement to protect these unique and threatened public lands. Moderator: Clayton Daughenbaugh is the Midwest regional organizer for the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance and chair of the Sierra Club’s National Wildlands and Wilderness Team. A graduate of Southern Methodist in Dallas with a BA in political science, he comes to us from Berwyn, IL. He worked for a church-related consumer food cooperative in Winton Place in the 1970s. NEW 5086 Islam, Muslims, and America Today

Wednesday, Mar. 1, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (VPC) $0 Have you ever wanted to go beyond the shocking headlines to

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learn more about Islam and American Muslims from authentic voices instead of talking heads more interested in scaring you than informing you? Come for a frank and thought-provoking discussion, including difficult topics like extremism, terrorism, and women’s rights. Speaker Karen Dabdoub has been involved in fighting many local incidents of Islamic prejudice and does not shy away from the hard questions. Moderator: Karen Dabdoub, a long-time member and leader in the Cincinnati Muslim community, frequently speaks to groups about the basics of Islamic teaching and practice and the American Muslim community. For many years the director of the Council on American Islamic Relations, she has been featured on NPR and has been a frequent source for local newspapers and television. NEW 5087 It’s All Happening at the Zoo!

Wednesday, Mar. 8, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (VPC) $0 Ever wonder what it would be like to work with some of the rarest creatures in the world? The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden’s Curator of Mammals Mike Dulaney will fill you in, tell you stories, and answer your questions about a wide array of zoo information. Moderator: Mike Dulaney has been involved with the zoo for 50+ years, from volunteering at age nine to becoming a curator in 1995. He has also travelled to several exotic locations leading some of the zoo’s photographic safaris to Africa, Asia, and South America and has appeared on many local and national television shows with animals as a zoo representative. NEW 6056 WCPO TV: The Region’s First Digital Newsroom Friday, Jan. 20, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (LRC) $0

The nation is watching WCPO TV as the first local station in the country expands beyond a TV station with a website. WCPO Insider, a paid membership, allows members to access exclusive news articles, select deals, and gain entree to events and local companies. Find out how this innovative news venture is redefining local news. Moderator: Mike Canan is the editor-in-chief of WCPO.com. He has worked for WCPO’s parent company, Scripps Howard, for most of his career either in newspapers or in television. He is a graduate of OU, an avid runner who has completed several marathons including Boston and Chicago, and a fan (or is that fanatic?) of the Cincinnati Reds. NEW 6057 There’s No Business Like Show Business

Friday, Jan. 27, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (LRC) $0 Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) and Cincinnati Landmark Productions (CLP) are two local theatre organizations that

CLASS NUMBER 5083-6063 bring great live entertainment and educational outreach to the Cincinnati area. Hear their artistic directors discuss the history, mission, operations, accomplishments, and challenges of these two very different organizations. Bring your questions and experiences to share with these two entertaining speakers and fellow OLLI members. Co-Moderators: D. Lynn Meyers has been producing artistic director of ETC for 20 years. She is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Casting Society of America. Tim Perrino is director and founder of CLP, which operates Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, and Warsaw Federal Incline Theater. He has directed in Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. NEW 6058 Good Grief

Friday, Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (LRC) $0 Loss is a constant in life, and many of us have learned questionable ways to grieve. Let us look at some other ways including the concept of resiliency and cognitive therapy, which we can practice now. Moderator: Mike Shryock is a retired social worker/therapist. He has been presenting for OLLI for eight years.

6059 England Inside Out Friday, Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (LRC) $0 This illustrated presentation will take the form of a tour of England. Some well-known places as well as some not-so-wellknown areas will be shown and discussed. Moderator: Keith Marriott, MEd, is an ex-Brit with a love of teaching, travel, and lifelong learning. NEW 6060 Arson Investigation: Two Noses Are Better

Than One Friday, Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (LRC) $0

The history and current function of the Arson K-9 unit will be presented along with dog imprinting and the training that the K-9 must achieve in order to be successful in the field. These dogs are called in by fire investigators. One dog was so good at putting the bad guys away that she had a price on her head. The moderator will also discuss his career as firefighter, emergency medical technician, and fire investigator in charge. Moderator: Steve Claytor retired from Green Township Fire Department after 40 years as a firefighter, EMT, and fire investigator. He was team captain and commander of the Hamilton County Arson Team and has been an Arson K-9 handler since 1994. He was the first firefighter to be certified as a Hamilton County police officer.

NEW 6061 Showcase with Barbara Kellar: CET Arts Channel Friday, Feb. 24, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (LRC) $0

Join Barbara Kellar who hosts Showcase with Barbara Kellar on CET Arts channel 48.3 Sundays at 8:30 p.m.. She will share her ten years of experiences interviewing performing artists and cultural leaders from Greater Cincinnati and across the nation. Her guests have included John Ruthven, artist; Louis Langree, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra conductor; Lee Roy Reams, Broadway superstar; Rick Steiner, six-time Tony-winning Broadway producer; and Stacy Schiff, Pulitzer Prize – winning author to name a few. Moderator: Barbara Kellar uses her decades of personal friendships and support of the arts to interview the people whose names are on the buildings and the marquees. NEW 6062 Cincinnati Reds Memories

Friday, Mar. 3, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (LRC) $0 Greg Rhodes will talk about the history of the Cincinnati Reds. He is a lifelong Reds fan who grew up rooting for the Reds of the 1950s and 1960s, listening to the play-by-play and stories of former Reds announcer Waite Hoyt. Moderator: Greg Rhodes is the former executive director of the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum and now serves as the Cincinnati Reds team historian since January 2007. He authored and co-authored six books on the Cincinnati Reds and is currently working on a new one, excerpts of which he posts weekly on his blog. NEW 6063 Race and the Police

Friday, Mar. 10, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (LRC) $0 Nearly 150 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, racial tension continues to be a significant feature of American life. This tension is most clearly expressed in interactions between African Americans and police. This program will provide a brief historical overview of race riots and the role of the police in those events. We will move to solutions captured in public policy, police department procedures, and the role of individual officers. Police use of force will be a major emphasis of the discussion. Moderator: Howard Rahtz is a retired Cincinnati Police captain, holds a master’s degree from UC, and is the author of three other books on police issues. He has moderated a session on the drug war for OLLI. Recently, his book Race, Riots and The Police was published (Rienner Press). It will constitute the foundation of this session.

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Learning to Landscape with Bulbs at Spring Grove Cemetery. Photo: Warren Dedich

Setting off for the Fall Foliage Tram Tour at Spring Grove Cemetery. Photo: Warren Dedich

Learning to make beaded jewelry. Photo: Barb Solomon

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CLASS NUMBER 7104-8412 7104 Pruning Seminar for the Homeowner Tuesday, Mar. 7, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. (SGC) $0 CLASS LIMIT: 50 Learn from the horticulture staff of Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum how proper pruning can make all the difference for your trees and shrubs. They’ll show you how you can apply the right techniques and tools for your yard. Walking one mile is required. Meet at Spring Grove’s Norman Chapel. Dress for the weather: we will be outside. Moderator: Spring Grove horticulture staff

8200 Art and Hobby Workshop Wednesdays, Jan. 18 – Mar. 8, 1 – 3 p.m. (Maple Knoll Village) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 6 Come share your hobby or art talent in a casual atmosphere. We love creative people. It’s your call. Bring what you need with you and get ready to have a good time. Large tables are waiting in a sunny, pleasant room. We enjoy talking and getting to know how talented our wonderful OLLI members are. Help is available on your project if requested. Maple Knoll Village, 11200 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45246. Moderator: Glenn King, BFA, Univ. of TX, and L’Ecole des BeauxArts, Paris, France. She is currently illustrating a series of books on child safety for Trauma Service at Children’s Hospital. NEW 8216 Redial H for Hitchcock

Wednesdays, Jan. 18 – Mar. 8, 1 – 4 p.m. (Chesterwood Village) $5 CLASS LIMIT: 40

8401 National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Tour Friday, Jan. 20, 1 – 4 p.m. (NURFC) $0 + admission fee On this tour of the permanent and temporary exhibits at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (NURFC), we will discuss the introduction of African slaves to our shores as far back as 1619. Our discussions will take us through the history of our state and country to the present time including how Ohio played an important part in the Underground Railroad system. Admission is $12, payable at the door, and paid parking is available under the museum. NURFC, 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Moderator: John Berten, retired GE executive, volunteer tour guide at NURFC since its opening 12 years ago, extensive tour experience with visitors of all ages and nationalities. UPDATED 8412 Patricia Highsmith, an Unappreciated Master of Psychological Suspense Fridays, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, Mar. 10, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Joseph-Beth Booksellers) $5

CLASS LIMIT: 15 Highsmith wrote a variety of fiction that will be covered in this course. We will read the following four novels: Strangers on a Train, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Carol (also known as The Price of Salt), and The Tremor of Forgery. Please have the first novel read by the first class on January 27. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45208. Moderator: John Bossert, retired physician with a lifelong interest in literature.

We will continue our discussion of Alfred Hitchcock films by viewing eight films in their entirety with time for discussion afterward. This will be a three-hour class. Movies, shown in the order of their theatrical release, are The Lady Vanishes, The Birds, To Catch a Thief, Spellbound, Strangers on a Train (film noir), Torn Curtain, Shadow of a Doubt (Hitchcock’s favorite), and his last film, Family Plot. Actors include Michael Redgrave, Rod Taylor, Julie Andrews, Gregory Peck, Ingrid Bergman, Cary Grant, and Grace Kelly. Chesterwood Village, 8073 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, OH 45069. Moderator: Doug Iden is a big fan of movies and theatrical musicals with an extensive collection of films and original Broadway scores. He has taught classes on Broadway and film at OLLI for several years.

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• Gifts of $1000 or more will also receive

recognition and benefits through UC’s Charles McMicken Society, including free OLLI membership, free campus parking, bookstore discounts, and more.

• Your tax-deductible gift can be doubled or

tripled with a matching gift from your employer. Many companies match gifts from retirees. Please check with your human resources department.

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Card Number

q Employer matching gift form enclosed

Mail form and donation to: OLLI at UC PO Box 6249 Cincinnati, OH 45206

Telephone

Expiration Date

CVC

OLLI REGISTRATION FORM AVOID DELAYS! REGISTER ONLINE: WWW.UC.EDU/CE/OLLI FIRST REGISTRANT (PLEASE PRINT)

SECOND REGISTRANT (PLEASE PRINT)

Name

Name

Address

Address

City/State/ZIP

City/State/ZIP

Email

Email

Telephone Birth Year

Telephone Birth Year

Course #

Course Title Key Words

Fee

Course #

Course Title Key Words

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Membership: $80 Winter, $0 Moderator, $0 McMicken Society #_________________________ $0 Scholarship (attach statement of need)

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Membership: $80 Winter, $0 Moderator, $0 McMicken Society #_________________________ $0 Scholarship (attach statement of need)

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TOTAL PAYMENT

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TOTAL PAYMENT

$

■ Check #_______________________ Payable to OLLI at UC ■ Visa

■ MasterCard

■ Discover

■ American Express

Online: www.uc.edu/ce/olli

Name on Card

Mail: OLLI at UC PO Box 6249 Cincinnati, OH 45206

Card Number Expiration Date

Registration begins December 14, 2016, 9 a.m.

Security Code

Telephone: 513-556-9186

University of Cincinnati Osher Lifelong Learning Institute PO Box 210093 Cincinnati OH 45221-0093

Non-profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Cincinnati, OH Permit No. 133

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TIME SENSITIVE MATERIAL!

Winter classes begin Jan. 17, 2017 Registration begins Dec. 14, 9 a.m.

OLLI Contacts Address & Phone OLLI at UC PO Box 210093 Cincinnati, OH 45221-0093 [email protected] 513-556-9186 Website www.uc.edu/ce/olli Program Director Cate O’Hara Program Coordinator Mary Pat Back

Vision Statement

OLLI is the premier organization offering educational and social experiences to the mature residents of Greater Cincinnati by: • Nourishing intellect, expanding knowledge, and exploring new ideas • Sharing interests and experiences • Cultivating friendships • Being a resource of UC and supporting its goals Board of Trustees Chair Karen Zaugg Vice-Chair Marv Heller Curriculum Chair Brenda Gatti Finance Chair Gary Hollander Friends Chair Greg Rhodes Governance Chair Nancy Herbert

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Marketing Chair Kathy Womer

Mission Statement

OLLI provides opportunities for lifetime learning and social interaction to the mature residents of Greater Cincinnati.

Board of Trustees Linda Brink Barbara Burke Frank Colón Bill Deitzer Dan Domis Lin Domis Brenda Gatti Marv Heller Carol Heideman Nancy Herbert Gary Hollander Doug Iden Dick Lenz Doug MacCurdy Greg Rhodes Kathy Womer Karen Zaugg

Ex Officio Melody Clark Cate O’Hara Founder Aaron Levine (1918–2004) Advisory Committee Stephen Appel Gloria Giannestras Joe Hirschhorn

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